what it is
Made In Japan Lyrics


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If the truth be told I'm way too young
But ignorance never stopped no one
Life is spent in an empty room
Full of junk that you can't consume

A modest grin, a simple thing
A kitchen sink or a late night fling
It's happened before it'll happen again
And again and again and again

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I wanna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
And I'll go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I'll find out what it is that's been banging on the door

I've been here for way too long
A crumpled suit and a mobile phone
Mementos of a life I left a long long time ago
But you wouldn't even know

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I wanna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
And I'll go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I'll find out what it is that's been banging on the door

And there's no fear
And there's no fear
I wanna find out what it is
I wanna find out what it is

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I wanna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown




And I'll go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I'll find out what it is that's been banging on the door

Overall Meaning

The song "What It Is" by Made In Japan is about the search for meaning and purpose in life, and the dissatisfaction that comes with feeling stuck or unfulfilled. The singer is young and inexperienced, but they're not willing to let that hold them back from exploring the world around them. They feel trapped in an "empty room" filled with material possessions that can't bring them true happiness.


The chorus features a strong desire to break free from this stagnant existence and discover what else is out there. The "fountain of the frown" represents a source of negativity or sadness that the singer wants to escape from. They're willing to take risks and chase their curiosity, even if it means leaving behind a comfortable but unfulfilling life.


Throughout the song, the singer's tone is both determined and introspective. They recognize that their current situation isn't enough, but they're also not sure what they're searching for. The repetition of "I wanna find out what it is" emphasizes this uncertainty and the urgency to keep searching. In the end, the singer's willingness to embrace the unknown is a testament to their resilience and courage.


Line by Line Meaning

If the truth be told I'm way too young
Although I may be too young to understand, I am curious about the world around me and want to explore.


But ignorance never stopped no one
I know that not knowing something is not a barrier to discovering it.


Life is spent in an empty room
Life can sometimes feel unfulfilling and meaningless.


Full of junk that you can't consume
There are many things in life that cannot be satisfied through material possessions.


A modest grin, a simple thing
Sometimes the small, simple things in life can bring the most joy.


A kitchen sink or a late night fling
Both mundane daily tasks and exciting adventures can make life fulfilling.


It's happened before it'll happen again
Life is cyclical and patterns often repeat themselves.


And again and again and again
These patterns can happen repeatedly, becoming predictable.


I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I am curious about exploring new places and discovering new experiences.


I wanna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
I want to find happiness and fulfillment in life, even in times of sadness or negativity.


And I'll go down to the place where they beckon you for more
I am willing to explore new opportunities and experiences that may challenge me or take me out of my comfort zone.


And I'll find out what it is that's been banging on the door
I am determined to discover the source of my curiosity and fulfill my desires in life.


I've been here for way too long
I feel stagnant and need to break out of my routine.


A crumpled suit and a mobile phone
I am tied to the demands of modern society and want to break free from this constriction.


Mementos of a life I left a long long time ago
I may be carrying emotional baggage from past experiences that I need to let go of in order to move forward.


But you wouldn't even know
Others may not be aware of my inner struggles or desires.


And there's no fear
I am not afraid to take risks or explore the unknown.


I wanna find out what it is
I am driven to discover the truth and meaning in life.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

_마크Mark

~Please reply with the parts I couldn't add in (.....)

If the truth be told
I'm way too young
but ignorance never stop no one
Life is spent in an empty room
Full of junk that you can't consume
A modest grin
A simple thing
A kitchen sink or a late night fling
It's happened before, it can happen again
And again (3x)

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I'm gonna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
And I will go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I will find what it is that's been banging out the door

I've been here for way too long
Crumpled suit and a mobile phone
Momento's of a life I left a long long time ago

But you wouldn't even know (2x)

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I'm gonna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
And I will go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I will find out what it is that's been banging out the door

And there's no feeling (2x)
I wanna find out what it is (4x)

I wanna find out what it is on the other side of town
I'm gonna grab what I can from the fountain of the frown
And I will go down to the place where they beckon you for more
And I'll find out what is it that's been banging out the door
And I will go down to the place where they beckon you for more
Then I'll find out what it is that's been banging out the door
I'll find out
And I'll find out
I'll find out
And I'll find out
I'll find out what it is that's been banging out the door
🎶



All comments from YouTube:

Billy Reategui Nashnate

alguien la escucha en 2020 , pq me encanta desde haces años

Dennis Ley

Si mi bro yo 2022 y si que amo está Banda, lastima se separaron

champlu_boi

2022! <33

HunterAMVz

2022

CINEXCEPCION

@Dennis Ley 2021 junio!!! y por siempre

Dennis Ley

2021

DS 9

I know this song for a long time now, but never wrote a comment on how i love the guitars and bass in it, as well as the drums, just lovely!

elle3337

I love the beginning of this song! The guitar is so good

Fisica 2

Me gustó mucho esta canción, ¿Alguien la tiene subtitulada al español?
Se lo agradecería mucho<3

Isaac Villaseñor

Es una lastima que esta banda se haya separado💔esta cancion me gusta escucharla cuando quiero relajarme😋

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